About 70% of Nebraska voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana on Tuesday with two initiative measures.

Nebraska voters legalized medical marijuana by approving two initiatives in Tuesday's election. Meanwhile efforts to challenge the petitions for the initiatives are ongoing.

Despite those endorsements, medical marijuana could still be blocked in court. Although Nebraska Secretary of State Bob Evnen approved both initiatives for the ballot, a lawsuit by John Kuehn, a former Republican state senator,

Nebraska voters passed two related ballot initiatives to legalize medical marijuana and regulate the industry in the state on Tuesday.

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Two ballot initiatives allowing medical marijuana coasted to victory Tuesday night in Nebraska. One of the initiatives legalizes medical cannabis, while the other provides for its regulation. Initiative 437 had 71% of the vote as of 11:55 p.m., while Initiative 438 had 67%.

Initiative Measure 437 would allow for people to carry and use up to five ounces of cannabis for medical purposes with the recommendation from a health care practitioner. If passed, Initiative Measure 438 would establish NE Medical Cannabis Commission to regulate medical marijuana.

This measure would allow for the use and possession of up to five ounces of cannabis by patients and their caregivers for medical purposes.

Live-updating election results, maps and analysis of the 2024 Nebraska Initiative 439 ballot question from The Washington Post.

Voters in Nebraska will be voting on Initiative 436 which would require employers to provide paid sick leave to employees.